The Office of the Ombudsman ordered Lobo, Batangas Mayor Lota Manalo and her husband, Vice Mayor Gaudioso Manalo, to answer the complaint filed by a corporation for alleged violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Anti-Red Tape law.

The anti-graft court, in an order dated June 19, 2023, directed the two officials to submit their counter-affidavit within 10 days from receipt of the order. Failure to file an answer will be deemed as waiver of their right to present controverting evidence.

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